1926 King George V Cent Value
The 1926 King George V Cent is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. A relatively low-mintage year at 2,143,372 struck — scarcer than most King George V Cent issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. Current catalog values range from $4 in lower grades to $700 in top condition — a top-quartile premium issue for the series; composed of bronze (cu 95.5%, sn 3%, zn 1.5%) (3.24 g).
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The 1926 King George V Cent coin, has a total mintage of 2,143,372, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Edgar Bertram MacKennal. Made of bronze (cu 95.5%, sn 3%, zn 1.5%), weighing 3.24 grams, with a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.65 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is bust of king george v, wearing a crown, facing left. . It reads "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:". The reverse is the face value above the date is surrounded by the inscription "canada" and flanked by two maple leaves. It reads "CANADA ONE CENT 1923".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $4.00 |
| 12 | $5.00 |
| 20 | $8.00 |
| 40 | $13.00 |
| 60 | $100.00 |
| 63 | $700.00 |
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze (Cu 95.5%, Sn 3%, Zn 1.5%)
- Weight
- 3.24 g
- Diameter
- 19.05 mm
- Thickness
- 1.65 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Edgar Bertram MacKennal
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1926 King George V Cent?
- The 1926 King George V Cent has a total mintage of 2,143,372.
- What is the 1926 King George V Cent made of?
- The 1926 King George V Cent is made of bronze (cu 95.5%, sn 3%, zn 1.5%), weighs 3.24 grams, and measures 19.05 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1926 King George V Cent minted?
- The 1926 King George V Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How many people collect the 1926 King George V Cent?
- 70 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1926 King George V Cent in their collection.
- How much is a 1926 King George V Cent worth?
- A 1926 King George V Cent is valued between $4 and $700, depending on grade and condition.